USU introduces “ScholarshipUniverse,” a new scholarship application platform, which includes all university, College of Science and departmental scholarships. Apply online, with one application, to be considered for multiple opportunities. You’ll be notified by email of any additional opportunities for which you’re eligible to apply. If you wish to be considered for need-based scholarships, you must fill out the FAFSA. Questions? Contact Associate Dean Greg Podgorski at greg.podgorski@usu.edu.

Will you graduate this Spring 2022? Congratulations! Be sure to apply for graduation by the Feb 28 deadline. Keep in touch with the college and university’s commencement websites that provide you with all you need to know about ceremony dates, times, locations, regalia and more. Questions? Contact Advisor JanaLee Johnson at janalee.johnson@usu.edu.

You have 4 MINUTES and 4 SLIDES to present your BIG IDEA: Rapid Fire Research 2021 was a blast and now it’s back by popular demand! Your student Science Council hosts this one-of-a-kind gathering March 28 to hear from undergrad and grad student researchers. Learn more and apply to present at this fun, fast-paced event celebrating student research. Questions? Contact Manuel Santana at manuel.santana@usu.edu.

USU neurobiologist Sara Freeman presents “From Animals to Autism: The Science of Social Bonds” at Science Unwrapped Friday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. in ESLC 130. All are welcome! The presentation will also be live-streamed at usu.edu/unwrapped. Want to create a learning activity video for Science Unwrapped? Contact Mary-Ann Muffoletto at maryann.muffoletto@usu.edu.

USU Department of Geosciences’ popular Rock-n-Fossil Day is back to “in-person” Saturday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Geology Building. Enjoy presentations, hands-on activities, a museum tour and more. Bring your ‘mystery’ rock or fossil for identification by USU geologists. All welcome, free admission.

All Aggies are invited to participate in HackUSU March 18-19, a 24-hour hackathon featuring coding workshops, networking and free food in Huntsman hall on campus! Registration opens in late January.

USU’s annual Spring Runoff Conference, for all scholars involved in water-related research, will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the Eccles Conference Center on campus. Registration and Call for Abstracts are open. Undergrads are encouraged to participate.

The College of Science Hardship Fund provides one-time, emergency financial assistance to students within the college who are experiencing a crisis. This fund is separate from the university’s Student Emergency Fund, from which science majors may also apply for assistance. To access the fund’s website, select “Students” from the main navigation bar on the College of Science home page and select “Student Hardship Fund” from the drop-down menu.

For questions beyond the information on the website, please contact Associate Dean Greg Podgorski at greg.podgorski@usu.edu.

USU offers numerous opportunities for undergrads to fund and to present their research. Keep an eye on the USU Office of Research website to learn about opportunities.

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